The genetic history of whaling in the Cantabrian Sea during the 13th–18th centuries: Were North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) the main target species?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2018.01.034
Abstract: Abstract For millennia, whales have been used as a food source, initially probably opportunistically, with the use of stranded animals on beaches, and later by active hunting. The Basques pioneered commercial whaling first in the… read more here.
Keywords: north atlantic; atlantic right; target species; cantabrian sea ... See more keywords
Reducing effort in the U.S. American lobster (Homarus americanus) fishery to prevent North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) entanglements may support higher profits and long-term sustainability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104017
Abstract: Abstract North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) feed and migrate in areas of the inshore and offshore trap fishery for American lobster (Homarus americanus) in the Northeast U.S. In addition to a recent increase in… read more here.
Keywords: effort; fishery; north atlantic; atlantic right ... See more keywords
An overview of North Atlantic right whale acoustic behavior, hearing capabilities, and responses to sound.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113043
Abstract: Creating a baseline understanding of communicative signals and perceptual abilities is imperative for gaining insight into a species' life history. This is especially relevant for at-risk species, as it can aid in monitoring and conservation… read more here.
Keywords: north atlantic; atlantic right; overview north; responses sound ... See more keywords
Recommended metrics for quantifying underwater noise impacts on North Atlantic right whales.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113361
Abstract: Anthropogenic underwater noise has been identified as a potentially serious stressor for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (NARW). The Government of Canada is undertaking steps to better characterize the noise sources of most… read more here.
Keywords: noise; quantifying underwater; atlantic right; metrics quantifying ... See more keywords
North Atlantic right whales in danger
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DOI: 10.1126/science.aar2402
Abstract: In 2017, an unprecedented mortality event occurred in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada: Twelve endangered North Atlantic right whales were found dead ([ 1 ][1]–[ 3 ][2]). With fewer than 500 individuals remaining, North… read more here.
Keywords: north atlantic; right whales; atlantic right; whales danger ... See more keywords